Keith Armstrong

March 30, 1944 - July 11, 2026

Obituary

WINDSOR – Keith J. Armstong, age 82, passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Keith was born on March 30, 1944, in Madison, WI, to Keith and Bernadine (Turnipseed) Armstrong. He grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison Central High School in 1962. Keith married the love of his life, Barbara Alston, on June 20, 1964, at Grace Lutheran Church, in Monroe, WI. He worked at Sears East Towne as an Automobile Service Advisor for 26 years and later went onto perform maintenance at T. Wall Properties and M&I Bank. He also drove school bus for Morrisonville and well known for installing a radio and playing for the kids, as long as they behaved.

In his early years, Keith spent a lot of time in DeForest, playing softball, bowling, and playing horseshoes. When their grandkids were younger, the whole family took yearly road trips, with the CB radios, to Orlando and Cocoa Beach in Florida.

Barb and Keith took annual trips to South Dakota and later their daughters, and sons-in-law, joined them, and all rode their Harleys through the Black Hills and Deadwood.

Keith was well known for his ability to fix and build anything, including several decks, a waterfall in front of their home, and a grand playhouse for his grandkids.

Family was everything to him and he was everything to us. Everywhere he went, he was known by someone. To know him was to love him.

Keith is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barb; daughters, Teresa (Fred Wagner) and Tammy (David) Stark; grandchildren, Janice (Don) Halverson, Justin Stieren, Kayla (Dustin) Weber, Kendra (Zach) Havens, and Jacob Stark; great grandchildren, Skye, Kadyn, Vinny, Grayson, and Ava. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and numerous extended family and friends. Keith is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Ken and Jim.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11:00AM, at Ryan Funeral Home, 6924 Lake Rd, DeForest. A visitation will be held from 9:00AM until time of service on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona.

To view his obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Windsor/DeForest Chapel
6924 Lake Road
608-846-4250

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John Vincent

Friend • 13 days ago

Keith and his family was very close to mine, growing up. Many fond and special memories. RIP Keith. 💝🙏

Justin stieren

Family • 14 days ago

GRANDPA- you taught me the most valuable things, I have so many memories, with you. All the tools you put in my hands, the lectures when I deserved!! The love you gave was one of a kind. Thank you gramps, till next time...... love BUD

Donna Davis

Friend • 14 days ago

You’ve all endured so much heartache. I wish I could hug you until all of the pain left my friend. I thought I’d share one of my favorite memories of your dad. He was always willing to lend his talents - such an amazing builder and fixer of all things. A true handyman. I remember Dave and I were heading on our first vacation together - traveling to Tennessee in my crappy Chevy Cavalier. That stupid car always had muffler problems (the muffler always hung low and sometimes would drag on roadway). I had just had it in to fix not long ago - but there it was hanging low again and we were heading out the next day. I took it over to your parents house and your dad used some wire hangers to jerryrig it in place. (Worked better than anything previously done). That was your dad - always willing to help - could figure out a fix with whatever he had on hand.

Daryl Matzke